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Rajasthani Tikkad Roti

Rajasthani Tikkad Roti

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Rajasthani Tikkad
: Spiced Maize Flatbread

45 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
12
Ingredients
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A popular stuffed flatbread from Rajasthan, Tikkad or Tikkar combines the rustic goodness of maize and wheat flours with the aromatic punch of onions, garlic, tomatoes and spices. The stiff dough is kneaded with ghee for a melt-in-the-mouth texture. Rolled out and cooked on a hot tawa with ghee, Tikkad has a crispy exterior and soft, flavourful interior. Despite the simple ingredients used in this tikkar roti recipe, it packs a spicy, satisfying bite.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupMakki ka atta (maize flour)
1 cupGehun ka atta (whole wheat flour)
1/2 cupPyaz (onion)
1/2 cupTamatar (tomato)
1 tbspLehsun (garlic)
1-2Hari mirch (green chilli)
2 tbspHara dhania (fresh coriander leaves)
1 tspLal mirch powder (red chilli powder)
1/4 tspHaldi powder (turmeric powder)
1 tsp Namak (salt)
2 tbspGhee (clarified butter)
1/2 cupPaani (water)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Mix The Flours

In a large mixing bowl, combine the maize flour, wheat flour and salt. Mix well.

Description - Step 2

Rub In The Ghee

Add 2 tbsp of ghee to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, rub the ghee into the flours until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Description - Step 3

Knead The Dough

Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead to form a stiff but pliable dough. Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

Description - Step 4

Add The Filling Ingredients

To the dough, add the chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, coriander leaves, garlic, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Knead again until everything is well incorporated.

Description - Step 5

Portion And Roll The Tikkad

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Take one portion and roll it out into a circle of about 15-20 cm diameter, using a little wheat flour for dusting if needed.

Description - Step 6

Cook The Tikkad

Heat a tawa or griddle. Carefully lift the rolled-out tikkad and place it on the hot tawa. Cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until small bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook the other side. Smear a little ghee on the surface. Flip again and cook until both sides have golden brown spots. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 1
Mix The Flours
2 minutes
Step 2
Rub In The Ghee
2 minutes
Step 3
Knead The Dough
6 minutes
Step 4
Add The Filling Ingredients
3 minutes
Step 5
Portion And Roll The Tikkad
12 minutes
Step 6
Cook The Tikkad
15 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating

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Serve the hot tikkad on a thali or plate. You can also serve it with other types of roti for a varied bread platter to g...

Pairing

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Pair the spicy tikkad with a cooling boondi raita or your favourite pickle for a balance of flavours. A glass of chaas r...

Garnishing

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Brush the tikkad with a little extra ghee and sprinkle some finely chopped coriander leaves or grated radish on top befo...

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